Studying in Egypt vs. Uae
Egypt and Uae are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €173 in Egypt and €1,350 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
Uae
Currency
EGP (E£)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
AED55,000
≈ €13,750 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
AED95,000
≈ €23,750 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,350 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
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Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.